Faviol Seferi Insomnia dupe — cheaper alternatives

Faviol Seferi Insomnia: released in 2017, woody, warm spicy and sweet, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Faviol Seferi Insomnia dupe?

The closest Faviol Seferi Insomnia dupe we found is Alexandria Fragrances Dark Knight — 91% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Faviol Seferi Insomnia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Faviol Seferi InsomniaProjection
1Alexandria Fragrances Dark Knight91%about $40* (+14%)8h vs 8h7/10
2French Avenue Spectre Wraith87%about $30* (−14%)7h vs 8h7/10
3PARIS CORNER Emir When Soul Gets High84%about $30* (−14%)7h vs 8h7/10
4Yves Rocher Sable Fauve78%about $355h vs 8h5/10
5Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel75%about $20* (−43%)7h vs 8h7/10
  1. Alexandria Fragrances Dark Knight — 91% scent match

    Captures the dark, boozy chocolate and coffee essence of the reference with impressive depth and a long-lasting, resinous dry-down.

    It shares its sweet, warm spicy and caramel accords with Faviol Seferi Insomnia, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 393 community ratings.

  2. French Avenue Spectre Wraith — 87% scent match

    Evokes the same warm, gourmand profile of rum and dark chocolate, offering a smooth and inviting experience that lingers on the skin.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and sweet accords with Faviol Seferi Insomnia, opens on Rum too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 962 community ratings.

  3. PARIS CORNER Emir When Soul Gets High — 84% scent match

    A rich and sweet composition that mirrors the woody, coffee-infused character of the reference with a pleasant, lingering caramel sweetness.

    It shares its sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Faviol Seferi Insomnia, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 354 community ratings.

  4. Yves Rocher Sable Fauve — 78% scent match

    Leans into similar warm, resinous territory with a focus on amber and vanilla that provides a softer, more approachable take on the reference.

    It shares its vanilla, warm spicy and sweet accords with Faviol Seferi Insomnia, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 722 community ratings.

  5. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel — 75% scent match

    Shares the deep, boozy, and sweet gourmand DNA found in the reference, providing a cozy and inviting scent profile at a very accessible price.

    It shares its warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords with Faviol Seferi Insomnia, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,746 community ratings.

Which Faviol Seferi Insomnia dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Faviol Seferi Insomnia.

Which Faviol Seferi Insomnia dupe lasts longest?

Alexandria Fragrances Dark Knight, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Faviol Seferi Insomnia.

Which Faviol Seferi Insomnia dupe is closest to the original?

Alexandria Fragrances Dark Knight, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Faviol Seferi Insomnia dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Alexandria Fragrances Dark Knight actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Faviol Seferi Insomnia. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Faviol Seferi Insomnia dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Alexandria Fragrances Dark Knight comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Faviol Seferi Insomnia notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.